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Championing music rights

We pay hundreds of thousands of members for the use of their recorded music through licensing in the UK and collecting royalties from around the world.

Ensuring our members’ talent and investment is fairly rewarded.

Become a member

If you are a performer or rightsholder of commercially recorded music, you should be a member of PPL.

Discover the benefits of being a member

Get paid

If you make music, you should be paid when it’s played. We collect royalties in the UK and around the world on behalf of hundreds of thousands of performers and recording rightsholders.
More about royalties

Get a licence

If you broadcast music, you’ll probably need a PPL licence. We license numerous radio stations, TV channels and some online services to include recorded music in their broadcasts.
More about licensing

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Understanding the legalities and permissions required for using music in political events.
Left to right: Fara Williams, Peter Leathem, Wayne Rooney at Legends of Football 2024.

Legends of Football appoints PPL CEO Peter Leathem OBE as new Chair

Peter takes over the position from Geoff Shreeves, who served as Chair for seven years.
Left to right: Lucas Alexander, Brooke Combe, Marina Josephina

Latest PPL Momentum Music Fund and inaugural PPL Momentum Accelerator Tees Valley grantees announced

The PPL Momentum Music Fund supports artists who have reached a crucial tipping point, have a team already in place and ready to take the next step in their careers.
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ALT BLK ERA - PRS Foundation 25th anniversary case study

For Nottingham rock duo ALT BLK ERA, PRS Foundation's support has been transformative.
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We work on behalf of performers and recording rightsholders in the UK and across the globe

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PPL Annual Review

An overview of how PPL delivered value for members, partners and the wider industry in 2024.
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